I also amassed silver and gold for myself, as well as valuable treasures taken from kingdoms and provinces. I acquired male singers and female singers for myself, and what gives a man sensual delight -- a harem of beautiful concubines!

I also know that whatever God does will endure forever; nothing can be added to it, and nothing taken away from it. God has made it this way, so that men will fear him.

When you make a vow to God, do not delay in paying it. For God takes no pleasure in fools: Pay what you vow!

Just as he came forth from his mother's womb, naked will he return as he came, and he will take nothing in his hand that he may carry away from his toil.

It is better to go to a funeral than a feast. For death is the destiny of every person, and the living should take this to heart.

It is best to take hold of one warning without letting go of the other warning; for the one who fears God will follow both warnings.